Category Archives: Setting 1

safe

Posted on July 11, 2018 by C. M. Condo

I did not realize it until I was in my early forties, but I do not enjoy fireworks. There is nothing about the experience that is pleasant to me in any way. While others may delight in the celebratory aspect … Continue reading →

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gulled

Posted on May 15, 2018 by C. M. Condo

unsplash-logoRyoji Iwata When people talk about autism, they talk about developmental milestones, cognitive- versus non-cognitive impairments, low and high functioning, language and social deficits. Specifically in regards to Asperger’s, the lion’s share tends to be social challenges, executive function, and … Continue reading →

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fun

Posted on April 20, 2018 by C. M. Condo

I am not spontaneous. I cannot pack a bag and fly off to Europe tomorrow, or up and go to the beach on an hour’s notice. I do not impulsively engage in crazy activities with my pals that turn into … Continue reading →

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supposed

Posted on March 4, 2018 by C. M. Condo

I have run out of energy. Again. Just like I did this time last year when they changed my schedule and switched my days off. Except – I don’t have that excuse this time. But I called out of work … Continue reading →

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actress

Posted on July 1, 2017 by C. M. Condo

No-one has any idea whatsoever that I am a faker, a sham, a walking performance piece entitled “Socially Habituated Human.” Continue reading →

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effortless

Posted on June 24, 2017 by C. M. Condo

“Do you think maybe the reason people don’t respond to you is how you talk to them?” I’m doing a really good job of controlling myself right now. I’m sitting with one of my supervisors (my department has two of … Continue reading →

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where god is

Posted on June 22, 2017 by C. M. Condo

I have suddenly realized that somehow, somewhere, over the last however so many months, I have lost my faith. I used to center it in the altruism of humankind, the ability of my fellow creatures to reach outside themselves and … Continue reading →

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book two – mind

Posted on June 21, 2017 by C. M. Condo

It seems that fate has deemed that I did not get a thorough enough education in invisible disability from my chronic pain.  Since that has been reduced to the category of problematic, rather than life-altering, a new demon has arisen … Continue reading →

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